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Eliel Lazo | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 1, 1983 Marianao, Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Rock, Soul, Pop, Funk |
| Occupation(s) | Percussionist, Singer Songwriter, Producer, Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Percussion, Vocals |
| Labels | Commodo Depots Japan, Sony BMG, Stunt Records |
| Website | https://www.eliellazo.com |
Eliel Williams Lazo Linares (known as Eliel Lazo or Gods Hands) (born 1 November 1983 in Havana) is a Cuban percussionist, songwriter, composer, producer, jazz, rock, Latin and pop musician living in Denmark. Eliel is one of the most unique percussionists in recent times. In 2011, he received the Danish Music Awards (DMA World) for his album "El Conguero" (Stunt Records).[1][2] He won also the "International Percussion Percuba Prize".[3] During his career, he collaborated with musicians such as Oscar Valdes, Chucho Valdes, Herbie Hancock, Bob Mintzer, Wayne Shorter, Michel Camilo and Bands such as Diakara, Habana Ensemble, DR Big band, WDR Big band, BBC Big band The Savage Rose, The Antonelli Orchestra, Mikkel Nordsø Band and others.[4] In 2008, the newspaper Havana Times labelled him "one of Cuba's top percussionists".[5]
- ^ Rod, Ivan (4 November 2011). "DMA World Global CPH, torsdag d. 3. november 2011" (in Danish). Gaffa. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "Tre DMA World-priser uddelt" (in Danish). musikeren.dk. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "In Puglia grandi nomi del jazz in concerto insieme per la difesa dell'ambiente" (in Italian). Libero. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ Svobodová, Eliška (12 July 2011). "Eliel Lazo: El Conguero" (in Czech). Czech Radio. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "Havana Drum Festival Opens Tuesday". Havana Times. 21 October 2008. Retrieved 11 February 2012.